Ghana’s peace ranking has taken a worrying hit, dropping to 55th globally from 51st in 2023 and a remarkable 40th in 2022, according to the 2024 Global Peace Index (GPI). Apexnewsgh reports
This decline comes at a critical time, just as the country prepares for its December 7 elections, raising concerns about stability and peacefulness during the electoral process.
Historically, Ghana has been a beacon of hope for democracy and peace in Africa, with relatively peaceful elections in 2012, 2016, and 2020 ¹. However, the current decline in peace ranking underscores mounting internal pressures and challenges in maintaining its peaceful reputation.
Ghana has fallen to fourth in the Sub-Saharan Africa region, overtaken by Mauritius, Madagascar, and Botswana. The Global Peace Index, produced by the Institute for Economics & Peace, evaluates 163 countries across three core domains: societal safety and security, ongoing domestic and international conflict, and militarization.
With the country’s GPI ranking in decline, ensuring a peaceful electoral process in the upcoming December elections is now more critical than ever. The lower peace score points to growing concerns around democratic stability, localized conflicts, and emerging security threats that could impact the integrity of the elections.
Africa continues to struggle with peace, with the Middle East and North Africa region remaining the least peaceful globally. Countries like Sudan and Yemen are ranked among the world’s ten least peaceful nations, reflecting a troubling trend across the continent.
Globally, the GPI report highlights a consistent 17-year decline in peace, driven by political instability, rising deaths from conflict, and an increase in violent demonstrations. Despite these challenges, the report shows some positive developments, such as improved commitments to UN peacekeeping efforts.
As Ghana heads into its December elections, all eyes are on the country’s ability to maintain its democratic stability and peaceful reputation. Will Ghana bounce back from its decline in peace ranking, or will internal pressures and regional challenges hinder its progress?
Source: Apexnewsgh/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen
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